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Weekend
Voting begins in Turkey's elections
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
Voting starts in what are seen as momentous presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
Polls open in Turkey's crucial elections
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
Voting has begun in Turkey's crucial presidential and parliamentary elections. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
People in Turkey are voting in crucial presidential and parliamentary elections. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Questions for the Taliban
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Questioning the Taliban as a female reporter; the mortal dangers faced by Mexico's priests; the Tibetan monastery in exile; and foraging seaweed on one of Europe's richest beaches Show more
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Music Life
Navigating barriers with Phil Selway, Hannah Peel, Valentina Magaletti, and Errollyn Wallen
33 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Phil Selway, Hannah Peel, Valentina Magaletti, and Errollyn Wallen discuss how to progress from a blank page to a room full of musicians. Show more
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More or Less
Do 94% of marriages in Portugal really end in divorce?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We examine a social media post that claims to outline rates of divorce across the world. Show more
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Newshour
14/05/2023 12:06 GMT: Turkey decides on a future with or without President Erdogan
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Turks are voting in the most pivotal elections in their modern history, to decide if Recep Tayyip Erdogan remains president after 20 years in power. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Unexpected Elements
Coronation exploration
51 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Following King Charles III's lavish coronation ceremony, we ask why ritual is so important to humans, and why it often seems to involve precious objects. Show more
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Newshour
14/05/2023 20:06 GMT: Both sides claim lead after Turkey election
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Counting is under way in Turkey with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan facing a tough challenge after 20 years in power. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Climate Question
Can we trust Google’s carbon footprint calculations?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
If you want to check the climate impact of a journey before buying your tickets, then beware. Google has been seriously underestimating how much worse planes are than trains. Show more
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Over to You
More discussion on the role of the monarchy?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Listeners share their thoughts of the BBC’s coverage of the Coronation of King Charles III. Plus, the World Service launches a radio station in Sudan. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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From Our Own Correspondent
Questions for the Taliban
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Questioning the Taliban as a female reporter; the mortal dangers faced by Mexico's priests; the Tibetan monastery in exile; and foraging seaweed on one of Europe's richest beaches Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Is so-called laziness down to psychology, biology or social factors? And are some people really lazier than others? We tackle listener Laurie’s question. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
People Fixing The World
Making peace with nature
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How conservation can be used for peacebuilding. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Conversation
Disabled women and sexual health
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Activists from Pakistan and Nigeria on breaking taboos around sex and disabled women. Show more
